The 2010 Class of Honorees joins past inductees as part of whitewater paddling’s rich history. IWHoF is pleased to announce the four IWHoF Honorees. The 2010 International Whitewater Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was hosted in Washington, DC.
Read the full profiles of each of these honorees by clicking on their names.
Theo Bock
Theo Bock was renowned in his day as Germany’s first river explorer, an accomplished racer, and the organizer of the first German National Championships.
Risa Shimoda
Risa Shimoda has been one of the most prolific river stewardship organizers for grassroots advocacy, freestyle paddling, and whitewater park promotion in the history of kayaking in the United States.
Mikey Abbott
Mikey Abbott is paddling’s first truly global adventurer. Few have gone as far as he who has opened up whole regions and inspired so many to find their passport and seek new adventures.
Michal Martikan
Michal Martikan has firmly established himself as one of the best C-1 paddlers of all time beginning with his arrival on the international scene at 16 as the youngest winner of a World Cup slalom canoeing event.
Helen Brownlee
Helen Brownlee has dedicated her life to the sport of canoeing and has been involved in shaping its progress internationally and at home in Australia for well over thirty years.